Iwao Daimaru

Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow (1962)

1962 Japanese movie. ...

Good Rascals (1962)

A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives. ...

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962)

Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer's investigation of a gang when they accidentally walk in on a drug deal taking place at their theater. ...

The Red Shadow (1961)

Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his unavoidable battle with Toyotomi Hideyori and goes into Fushimi Castle. At the night, Hattori Hanzo, the leader of 36 Iga members who were performing as gua ...

The South Sea Wolf (1961)

Namie's in trouble again, getting snatched by an evil gang in search of treasure. Kirimaru sets out to rescue his sweetheart, and falls in with a band of pirates who are also hunting the hidden stash. ...

Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword (1961)

This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the targe ...

Way of Morning Mist (1961)

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato ...

Morning Breeze in Edo (1960)

The sole survivor of a shipwreck pursues the whereabouts of his friends' missing family members in Edo. ...

Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 4 (1960)

Aoi Shingo, a son of the Shogun, continues his travels seeking to further his mastery of the sword. In this final episode of the popular "Shingo's Original Challenge" series, Shingo confronts his master's killer in the ultimate test of his skill. ...

The Samurai Markets (1960)

The success story of a group of ronin who fights against traffickers during the Edo Tenpo period. ...

Benten Kozo (1960)

Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a child, which were used to put on stage productions to raise money for the temple, but also to display young lads who were essentially for sale to the highest bi ...

The Medicine Case (1959)

Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox. ...

Eight Brave Brothers (1959)

One day, Yoshimi Satomi, the castle owner of Takita Castle in the country of Anbo, and his confidant Daisuke Kinba, on the way to hunt wild boars, felt sorry for a small dog that was about to be swallowed by a giant snake like a giant tree, and killed the ...

A Spectacular Showdown (1959)

One of the great stories from Japan's rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody showdown between two rival yakuza gangs in the 1840's. The battle between Boss Sukegoro of Iioka and Boss Shigezo of Sasagawa has been portrayed many times, mo ...

The Black Hooded Man Rides Again (1959)

Red-Lacquered Sword (1956)

Scramble for Fortune (1956)

A young man and a woman are on a mission to protect a mysterious mirror that hides the secrets of a great fortune. ...

The Black Hooded Man 4 (1956)

Warriors of Ako: Scroll of Heaven, Scroll of Earth (1956)

Chronichles the story of the Forty-seven Ronin. ...

Minamoto Yoshitsune (1955)

A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was o ...

Returning Spirit (1955)

A tryst between the young warrior Hagiwara Shinzaburo and beautiful Otsuyu is discovered, and the shamed Otsuyu commits suicide with her maid. Their ghosts subsequently appear to Shinzaburo. He obtains a door-protecting charm and a statue of the goddess Ka ...

Ippon-Gatana Dohyô Iri (1954)

Clan Revival (1954)

After the Onin War ended in 1477, Kyoto was left in ashes and the nation was in complete disorder. Bands of roving samurai called the "nobushi" terrorized the country under the leadership of Akagaki Genba and overthrew Mangetsu Castle in Tanba Province sca ...

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4 (1954)

Fourth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise. ...

Merciless Blade Part 2 (1953)

The second film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass. ...

Goronbo-gai (1936)